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Kobe Steel to launch “Kobenable Steel”, Japan’s first low-CO2 blast furnace steel

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Kobenable Steel is available for all types of the company’s steel products (steel sheet, steel plate, wire rod & bar products) manufactured at Kakogawa Works and the Kobe Wire Rod & Bar Plant. Kobe Steel plans to launch Kobenable Steel in two product categories: Kobenable Premier: 100% reduction rate of CO 2 emissions per ton.

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Volkswagen Group and Salzgitter AG sign MOU on supply of low-CO2 steel from the end of 2025

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Accordingly, the Volkswagen Group makes the steel residues from production available again to Salzgitter AG, which melts them down, processes them into new steel products and delivers them to Wolfsburg for car production again. The aim is to extend this “closed loop” for steel to other Volkswagen Group production sites in the future.

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Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

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In both electric- and hydrogen-favoring cases, availability of low-carbon electricity and hydrogen prolonged the use of petroleum-fueled ICE vehicles. For example, the study found that the availability of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology has a major impact on the lowest cost passenger vehicle fuel and technology choice.

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Nissan introducing new Micra with supercharged 3-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine; 95 gCO2/km

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We have been able to achieve this ultra low CO2 figure in a cost effective package and without the complication of particulate filters needed to clean up diesel engine emissions and which are not entirely compatible with a car that spends much of its life in the city. liter engine, developing 59 kW (79 hp).

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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In recent years, vehicle emission standards have also seen significant advancements, with a marked decrease in CO2 emissions and an increase in fuel economy. With preliminary data suggesting further improvements in model year 2023, this trend is expected to continue in coming years. If you have questions, reach out to Parker Lord today.

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New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

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The Focus ECOnetic will be available in both five-door and wagon bodystyles. The Focus ECOnetic also benefits a number of additional low-CO2 features which have been developed specifically for this model including a unique aerodynamic package with an Active Grille Shutter, ultra-low rolling resistance tires and a revised final drive ratio.

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Jaguar bringing XE diesel to US in 2016

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The Jaguar US lineup will expand in 2016 with the addition of the all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE compact sports sedan in 20d (diesel) and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD. The fuel economy leader will be the Jaguar XE 20d, powered by the company’s new Ingenium 2.0

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